Broccoli Red Pepper Egg Bites are perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, quick pick-me-up snacks, or as part of a breakfast buffet when entertaining. These egg bites are super cute and the recipe is easy to modify to use in-season vegetables and satisfy everyone’s tastebuds. This past week, we hosted “girlfriend week” at our house. Each of…

The chicken filling in these Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos is so juicy and tender. Delicious as a taco filling, in burrito bowls and more. Don’t you just love that name ~ Chicken Tinga? Recently, I visited a local farmer’s market where a stand was selling tacos, including one filled with Chicken Tinga. I was…

Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Sauce cooks in just 20 minutes. My husband loves bolognese sauce, so I make it often. This Instant Pot Turkey Bolognese Sauce is a lighter, healthier version of traditional bolognese. I make this sauce when I’m short on time and want to make a meal I know my entire family will…

Instant Pot Chicken Carnitas is a budget-friendly, kid-friendly dish that takes just 10 minutes to cook using pressure cooking. My kids love carnitas in tacos and burrito bowls, so I came up with a lighter version using chicken. This recipe is Paleo and Whole 30 friendly. Carnitas is traditionally made with pork and cooked slowly. This…

Tomato Paste Pasta Sauce is a quick and easy dish that comes together in less than 15 minutes. Perfect for nights when you don’t know what to make for dinner. I’ve been making this simple pasta for more than a decade. It is made with literally three ingredients ~ extra virgin olive oil, tomato paste and garlic….

Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot Lentil Chili cooks in less than 30 minutes, and is a nutritious, hearty vegetarian/vegan meal. Whether you use an Instant Pot or pressure cooker, this lentil chili is a quick, delicious and healthy dinner. I love using pressure to cook stews and chili when I’m short on time. My mom used to…

Slow Cooker Turkey Bean Chili is a crowd pleaser, with umami from mushrooms and smoky ancho and chipotle chili flavor. It’s budget-friendly, can be made ahead of time, and is freezable. Perfect for casual entertaining, whether for friends or family. I make a big pot for lunch during our family Christmas gathering. Serve with a…

Slow Cooker Cincinnati Chili is packed with flavor, with a touch of cinnamon and spice. Serve topped with chopped onion and finely shredded cheddar cheese in the traditional style. I first made Cincinnati chili about four years ago after hearing several people from Cincinnati rave about it. A friend gave me a can of Cincinnati chili so I…

Crock Pot Jamaican Spiced Chicken Stew is a Caribbean themed chicken recipe, spiced with curry powder, thyme, allspice and red pepper flakes. It’s delicious served with rice and a simple green salad. The slow cooker is great for braising chicken until it is fall-off-the-bone tender. I’ve been making this easy, delicious and healthy recipe for my family…

Cozy up with this chunky, hearty one pot Slow Cooker Chicken Vegetable Stew. Learn what vegetables, herbs and spices go well in chicken stew, and how to make a healthy chicken stew. Your choice of herbs and spices will transform this simple dish into a new global dish each time you make it. I love this…

Pan Roasted Chicken and Vegetables is a basic recipe that can be used with just about any vegetable and herb/spice blend for a quick and easy dinner. If you’re on a low-carb diet, choose non-starchy low-carb vegetables such as green beans, bell peppers, eggplant, cauliflower and broccoli. Otherwise, feel free to include potatoes, sweet potatoes or…

Slow Cooker Chipotle Chili is smoky and delicious, perfect for Game Day or any busy night of the week. I love smoky flavors, perhaps because I yearn for warmer summer days with the smokiness of grilling. Winters are long here in Connecticut so I’m always holding onto anything that reminds me of summertime. This chili…

This Slow Cooker Turkey Bolognese Pasta Sauce is perfect for weeknight meals – make a double recipe and freeze it. My kids and husband love pasta with Bolognese sauce, so this has become a regular favorite at dinnertime. I’ve taught each of my young adult children how to make this sauce. It’s economical, can be made…

This is part 5 in a new series: College Cooking Crash Course. This series is written by Kyle, a student at Princeton University, and is designed for college students looking to learn the basics of making healthy, cost-effective, and delicious meals. Today, Kyle will be discussing one of the go-to meals for college student – pasta!…

Pasta Puttanesca is a budget-friendly, quick meal that comes together in 15 minutes for busy weeknights. I’ve been making this pasta sauce for years because it can be made with pantry items that I usually stock. My college age sons have learned how to make this simple recipe because it’s inexpensive and easy. I first…

This Baked Chicken Cheese Pasta Casserole with Parmesan Breadcrumb Topping is an easy and delicious meal to make for your family or make for a friend. Recently, a friend of ours asked me to make dinner for him and his two girls. His daughter had just had spinal surgery and as a single dad, he…

This Pasta Primavera with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil and Garlic takes just 20 minutes to prepare, perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Our family just got back from an incredible family vacation on the island of St. Martin in the Caribbean. I haven’t been to the Caribbean in over twenty years, and have never been there…

This Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta comes together quickly ~ dinner can be on the table in less than 30 minutes. There are many days when I have no idea what I’m making for dinner. Time is short, the kids are hungry, and I find myself in a flurry of activity in the kitchen as I…